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Canvas & duck · UAE

Cotton Canvas & Duck Fabric — India to the UAE

Heavy cotton canvas and duck for utility bags, covers, tents and outdoor-use converters, 250–680 g/m², widths to 140 inches. Greige, RFD or dyed. FOB Mundra or CIF Jebel Ali, MOQ 100 m greige.

A short shipping lane to Jebel Ali and India–UAE CEPA preference make India a natural canvas source for Gulf converters. Coatings and water resistance are only promised where an accredited test backs the partner finish.

What we supply

Heavy cotton canvas280–450 g/m² (8–13 oz) · to 140 in

Utility and tool bags, equipment covers, shade and tent panels, outdoor and trade products.

Finish: RFD, dyed, or greige; water-repellent via partners with test backing

Cotton duck350–540 g/m² (10–16 oz) · to 140 in

Heavier covers, tarpaulin bodies, structured cases and load-bearing goods.

Finish: RFD or dyed

Cotton plain / twill greige150–300 g/m² · to 140 in

For UAE processors that prefer to dye, print or coat in-region.

Finish: Greige or RFD

Shipping and duty to United Arab Emirates

Shipping lane
Sea from Mundra or Nhava Sheva to Jebel Ali — roughly 1–2 weeks in transit, plus about 2 days' production for greige. Jebel Ali also serves the wider Gulf and East Africa on re-export.
Duty position
India–UAE CEPA in force since 1 May 2022. Preferential access covers most tariff lines; the exact concession and origin rule is confirmed per construction before quoting a landed price.
Who buys from here
UAE bag and cover manufacturers, tent, shade and awning makers, outdoor and trade-product converters, and Dubai/Sharjah textile traders serving those end users.

Ordering

Minimum order
100 m greige · 1000 m per colour processed
Lead time
about 2 days greige · about 2 weeks processed
Incoterms
FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva · CIF destination port
Price
Per metre or per kg, band on request

Payment 10% on order, 15% at production start, 50% on passing QC, 25% on dispatch. OEKO-TEX and GOTS applied for and in progress as of September 2026, not yet granted. Organic cotton available now. SMETA not pursued.

Common questions

Can you supply canvas wide enough for tent and shade panels?

Yes — up to 140 inches (about 356 cm), construction-dependent, so panels come off the loom without a centre seam. Most mills stop at 63–98 inches.

Do you certify water resistance or rot proofing?

We arrange a wax, paraffin-based or fluorocarbon-free DWR finish, or a PU/PVC coating, through approved partners — and only state the performance where an accredited test on the exact article and route backs it.

What are your minimums for the Gulf market?

100 m for greige with no per-colour minimum; 1,000 m per colour once dyeing or printing is involved. No container commitment — part loads and consolidation are normal.

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